WILKES COUNTY, NC - WILLS - Harold Hayes, 20 Dec 1912
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North Carolina Dec 20 1912
Wilkes County
I, Harold Hayes of said County and State being of advanced age and of sound
mind, knowing that it is appointed unto man once to die. I therefore deem it
necessary to dispose of my property that it has been the will of kind
providence to bless me with.
Item 1st: I will that all my just debts if any be paid by my executors.
Item 2nd: To my daughter I. L. Barnett I will and bequeath all that part of my
land lying south of the Spring branch, commencing at the creek, running with
said branch to its head, thence up the same holler to M. L. Hayes line thence
with said line a south course to his white oak corner, thence same course to
T. C. Tevepaugh his and J. H. Parker's line, thence with same to west course
to the ford of the creek, thence up the creek to beginning.
Item 3rd: To my son M. L. Hayes, I will and bequeath all the balance of my
lands to him his heirs forever.
Item 4th: To my daughter-in-law M. E .Hayes, I will and bequeath the orchard
at my old place
Item 5th: To my son M. L. Hayes and daughter I. L .Barnett, I will and
bequeath all my household and kitchen furniture to divide between themselves.
Item 6th: To my grand-daughter Grace Hayes, I will and bequeath one small red
cow.
I hereby appoint my son M. L. Hayes my executor to this my last will and
testament.
H. Hayes
Witnesses:
J. P. Hayes
A. C. Parker
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